Vondell Reservoir
Vondell Reservoir is an earth dam located in Windsor County, Vermont, built in 1962. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Vondell Reservoir
The primary purpose of Vondell Reservoir is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Woodstock Aqueduct Co (private). It impounds the Vondell Brook near Woodstock.
The dam stands 33 feet tall and stretches 580 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 7 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 114 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1962, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. Its condition is rated fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 07/09/2013. That was over 12 years ago.
At 33 feet, this dam is taller than 78% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Vermont |
| County | Windsor |
| Nearest City | Woodstock |
| River/Stream | Vondell Brook |
| Coordinates | 43.62789, -72.57138 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 33 ft |
| Dam Height | 33 ft |
| Dam Length | 580 ft |
| Year Completed | 1962 (64 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 114 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 114 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | WOODSTOCK AQUEDUCT CO |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 07/09/2013 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VT00160 |
| Federal ID | VT00160 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |